Calibre and iTunes

BeccaPrice · 10-22-2011, 04:31 PM

is it just my computer or does Calibre not play nicely with iTunes? I find I can have one or the other open, but not both - if I try to have both, my computer freezes.

Todd Young · 10-22-2011, 04:54 PM

I've had problems with Calibre freezing my computer, but don't think I had iTunes running. I just go slowly when I have Calibre open - fewer clicks and jumping between programs.

unboggling · 10-22-2011, 06:21 PM

I don't have any problems when both are open and active. How much memory do your computers have?

Archon · 10-24-2011, 06:12 PM

Freezing up your computer should not be a function of how fast you click.

First off, in order for people to help you, you need to provide more information.

Do you have a Windows or Mac computer?

Do you have all the latest software?

Does it freeze when you attach your device or anytime?

In order to assist you, you need to be much more specific about your problem.

Happy Monday
Archon

BeccaPrice · 10-25-2011, 08:33 PM

PC, running Windows 7 with plenty of memory (I dont' know how much, but my husband just upgraded me. Current versions of both iTunes and Calibre. I can have the two open at once, but can't have my iPod and my Kindle connected at the same time.

theducks · 10-25-2011, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeccaPrice

PC, running Windows 7 with plenty of memory (I dont' know how much, but my husband just upgraded me. Current versions of both iTunes and Calibre. I can have the two open at once, but can't have my iPod and my Kindle connected at the same time.

You can not have 2 devices recognized (i-Tunes and Kindle) by Calibre connected (at the same time.

itimpi · 10-26-2011, 12:33 AM

The recommended way of using Calibre in conjunction with iDevices is to do it via iTunes, and to have the Calibre device driver for Apple devices disabled. This is described in this sticky.

If you have Calibre set up this way it allows Calibre to interact directly with the Kindle, and you use the Connect to iTunes Calibre option to send books to the iDevice.

DoctorOhh · 10-26-2011, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeccaPrice

PC, running Windows 7 with plenty of memory (I dont' know how much, but my husband just upgraded me. Current versions of both iTunes and Calibre. I can have the two open at once, but can't have my iPod and my Kindle connected at the same time.

As itimpi states you need to disable the apple device plugin and you should be good to go.

Preferences - Plugins - Device interface plugins - Apple device interface

BeccaPrice · 10-26-2011, 02:31 PM

done - that should do it. Since all I have is a 5th gen iPod Nano, it never occurred to me that Calibre was trying to recognize my iPod as a device. If I ever get an iTouch, I'll have to re-enable that plugin.

Thanks!

itimpi · 10-26-2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeccaPrice

If I ever get an iTouch, I'll have to re-enable that plugin

For Apple devices it is normally best to leave the Device driver disabled, and instead let Calibre interact with iTunes library, and let iTunes do the actual Device syncing.

Cpl Punishment · 10-26-2011, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeccaPrice

PC, running Windows 7 with plenty of memory (I dont' know how much, but my husband just upgraded me. Current versions of both iTunes and Calibre. I can have the two open at once, but can't have my iPod and my Kindle connected at the same time.

Ahhhh that's the problem.....Windows...

* Doesn't help your problem, but I couldn't resist....!!

10-22-2011, 04:31 PM	#1
BeccaPrice Wizard Posts: 2,146 Karma: 11174187 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Sony 350, K3-3G, K4SO, KPW	Calibre and iTunes is it just my computer or does Calibre not play nicely with iTunes? I find I can have one or the other open, but not both - if I try to have both, my computer freezes.

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Todd Young Addict Posts: 243 Karma: 1004164 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Kindle 2	I've had problems with Calibre freezing my computer, but don't think I had iTunes running. I just go slowly when I have Calibre open - fewer clicks and jumping between programs.

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unboggling Wizard Posts: 1,065 Karma: 858115 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kobo Clara, Kindle Paperwhite 10	I don't have any problems when both are open and active. How much memory do your computers have?

10-24-2011, 06:12 PM	#4
Archon Zealot Posts: 110 Karma: 5176 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Mac OSX, iPad, iPod, & Nook	Freezing up your computer should not be a function of how fast you click. First off, in order for people to help you, you need to provide more information. Do you have a Windows or Mac computer? Do you have all the latest software? Does it freeze when you attach your device or anytime? In order to assist you, you need to be much more specific about your problem. Happy Monday Archon

10-25-2011, 08:33 PM	#5
BeccaPrice Wizard Posts: 2,146 Karma: 11174187 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Sony 350, K3-3G, K4SO, KPW	PC, running Windows 7 with plenty of memory (I dont' know how much, but my husband just upgraded me. Current versions of both iTunes and Calibre. I can have the two open at once, but can't have my iPod and my Kindle connected at the same time.

10-26-2011, 12:33 AM	#7
itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,553 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	The recommended way of using Calibre in conjunction with iDevices is to do it via iTunes, and to have the Calibre device driver for Apple devices disabled. This is described in this sticky. If you have Calibre set up this way it allows Calibre to interact directly with the Kindle, and you use the Connect to iTunes Calibre option to send books to the iDevice.

10-26-2011, 02:31 PM	#9
BeccaPrice Wizard Posts: 2,146 Karma: 11174187 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Sony 350, K3-3G, K4SO, KPW	done - that should do it. Since all I have is a 5th gen iPod Nano, it never occurred to me that Calibre was trying to recognize my iPod as a device. If I ever get an iTouch, I'll have to re-enable that plugin. Thanks!